Margaret Paul has been appointed as General Manager at Pan Pacific Singapore
Prior to joining Pan Pacific Singapore, Paul was the managing director of Emerald Palace Kempinski, Dubai and Kempinski Hotel Residences Palm Jumeirah.
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Ascott Residence Trust Is The First Hospitality Trust In Singapore To Secure Green Loan
Ascott Residence Trust (ART) has obtained a S$50 million five year green loan from DBS Bank Ltd (DBS), making ART the first hospitality trust in Singapore to secure a green loan. Proceeds from the green loan will be used to finance ART's maiden development project and coliving property, lyf one-north Singapore. lyf one-north Singapore is one of ART's 15 properties that attained green certifications in 2020, bringing the total number of ART's green properties to 21. This is about four times more green-certified properties compared to 2019.
Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Reveals The Hypoallergenic Collection
Elegant and botanical-inspired rooms, crafted for hypoallergenic sensitivities.
Linda Hemels has been appointed as EAM - Food & Beverage at Capella Singapore
Hailing from the Netherlands, Linda has over 14 years of experience in the hospitality and F&B industry. She is joining a high performing and dynamic culinary team at Capella Singapore where she will be overseeing menu developments and ensuring that the property's brand standards are exceeded.
Robert Day has been appointed as Managing DIrector at WATG
WATG, a leading travel and tourism design firm, has appointed Robert Day as Regional Managing Director - Asia Pacific and China.
Carl Wee has been appointed as Vice President, Technical Services, APAC at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, APAC
Carl Wee joins the Wyndham team as Vice President, Technical Services, APAC, where he will lead the design, technical services, and construction management strategies for the division. Carl previously served as Wyndham's Senior Director, Design, Planning & Construction, Greater China from 2013 to 2018. He brings a wealth of experience having spent close to two decades managing hospitality and commercial projects globally. Prior to his current role, he was the Vice President, Project Management with CapitaLand Group, responsible for projects internationally.
Eng San Quek has been promoted to Vice President, Finance, APAC at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, APAC
Eng San Quek has been promoted to Vice President, Finance, APAC. In her new role, she will oversee the company's financial strategies and opportunities as the company forges ahead with accelerated growth in the region. Eng San has an extensive 20 years of experience in hospitality finance which encompasses finance, accounting, and FPA experience. She previously held leadership roles in IHG.
Matthew Brosenne has been promoted to Vice President of Human Resources, APAC at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, APAC
Matthew Brosenne, Vice President of Human Resources, APAC, will take on an expanded portfolio to oversee all HR matters across the division. With growing regional interdependence, Matthew will drive a comprehensive HR approach utilizing the Company's best practices. Having worked in Asia for over 25 years, he possesses a wide breadth of business insights as well as human resources strategies.
Joanne Simpson has been promoted to Vice President, Legal, SEAPR at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, APAC
Joanne Simpson, has been promoted to Vice President, Legal, SEAPR. She will continue to oversee the Legal function in SEAPR, providing the company with strategic legal advice across all commercial contracts and acquisitions, as well as franchise and management agreements to further support the company's rapid expansion plans in the SEAPR sub-region.
Rex Loh has been promoted to Vice President of Commercial, APAC at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, APAC
Rex Loh, Vice President of Commercial, APAC will be leading the commercial team which includes sales, marketing, communications, loyalty, revenue management and distribution for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in APAC. Rex brings with him more than two decades of hospitality experience spanning leadership roles with hotel companies including Marriott, IHG, and Shangri-La, enabling him to drive the commercial strategies across the APAC division.
Ben Schumacher has been promoted to Vice President, Operations, SEAPR at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, APAC
Ben Schumacher has been promoted to Vice President, Operations, SEAPR. He will continue to lead the franchise operations team in the SEAPR sub-region.
Dusit International makes its Singapore debut with the opening of Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, has officially expanded into Singapore with the opening of Dusit Thani Laguna Singapore in the heart of the renowned Laguna National Golf & Country Club, one of the island nation's premier golf and country clubs.
Oasia makes a splash into Sentosa Island
Slated for opening in the second quarter of 2021, Oasia Resort Sentosa will be the fourth property on Sentosa island managed by Far East Hospitality. The homegrown company has signed a Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Far East Organization. Under the agreement, Far East Hospitality will be responsible for the hotel's operations, and sales and marketing functions. This property also marks Far East Hospitality's first foray into the resort and spa category.
Singapore Tourism Board and Trip.com Group forge three-year global partnership to co-market Singapore; Trip.com Group sets up International Headquarters in Singapore
he Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Trip.com Group today signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding to jointly market Singapore as the destination of choice for travellers, and to enhance visitors' experience in Singapore. In addition, Trip.com Group announced that it has set up its International Headquarters (IHQ) in Singapore.
TravelRevive to bring back the physical MICE experience
TravelRevive, powered by ITB Asia and Singapore Tourism Board (STB), will be held at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore, from 25-26 November 2020.
Work From Orchard Hotel Singapore
Need a change in scenery? Swop your home office for the plush surroundings of a hotel. Elevate your "Work From Home" (WFH) experience by working from a hotel along Orchard Road instead.
Vijesh Yoganathan has been appointed as Chapter Leader Singapore at WHTT (Women in Hospitality and Travel-Tech)
With vast experience in travel technology as well as the hospitality side of things, Vijesh has helped hotels maximise their online booking revenues using advanced digital marketing & distribution strategies across Asia-Pacific.
COVID Impacts Expected to Force Hotel Sales in 2021
HAMA's (Hospitality Asset Managers Association) member survey of the region's hotel Ownership was just completed, and results confirm what many industry watchers have been whispering for months. Eric Levy, MD of Tourism Solutions International viewed the results of this survey and commented "In my 30 years in the region, we have had many crises, this one is different. We will see more forced sales of hotels, some by owners freeing up cash to reduce debt, some pressured by lenders and some perhaps even pushed into foreclosure/receivership by impatient lenders…something that lenders in Asian have largely been allergic to do in the past" The HAMA survey isolated Singapore properties and a second category - all others, mostly regional in two sets of questions.
Clarence Tan has been appointed as Principal Advisor of Asian Management Division at Valor Hospitality Partners
Valor Hospitality Partners, an award-winning hospitality management company, has named Clarence Tan as the principal and corporate advisor of Valor Asia, the organization's Singapore and Thailand-based division. Tan joins Valor Hospitality with over 25 years of experience in hotel management, global leadership and senior management. In his new role, Tan will leverage his hospitality management experience, as well as his market knowledge, to support the growth of Valor's Asian and Australasian portfolios. Previously, Tan served as managing director of Southeast Asia and Korea for Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG), building their portfolio of hotels with great success in the market.
Shadab Amin has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Shadab brings with him a wealth of hospitality experience having started his career in 2010. He joined InterContinental® Hotels Group in Manila and subsequently, moved to Crowne Plaza Muscat and Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, before settling down in Singapore. During his stint in Manila, Shadab played a pivotal role in laying the foundation of IHG's India Global Sales Team while at Muscat and Maldives, he held key sales positions that drove revenue targets.Shadab moved to Singapore in 2017 and joined Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium as a Senior Business Development Manager. During his 3-year tenure in Singapore, he has grown progressively to the position of Director of Sales where he was minted IHG's Best Director of Sales SEAK (South East Asia & Korea) in 2019. His promotion to Director of Sales & Marketing during the unprecedented times of Covid-19 is a testament of his ability to lead the team to drive performance and growth.Tuncay Bockin, General Manager of Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, said, "Shadab is instrumental in growing key corporate accounts and has reinforced our brand presence in Singapore for both business and leisure travellers. In this new normal, Shadab's leadership will be critical in reinventing our suite of products, from work from hotel packages to staycations to weddings, in accordance to market demands and trends to drive results."In his new position, Shadab will manage all aspects of sales & marketing, including business development, customer relationship management, digital marketing, and brand & communication strategies.